Schoolgirl discovered lifeless by her grandma after inhaling aerosol deodorant fumes

A young person has died after inhaling aerosol fumes. Kacey Bartlett, 15, was discovered lifeless in her room on March 2, 2022, by her grandmother. Multiple aerosol cans had been present in her room, her reason for dying was discovered to be the inhalation of butane.

An inquest at Exeter’s Coroner Court on June 22 heard that the Tavistock College pupil had been doing properly in school and simply completed her mock exams.

Originally from London, Kacey had moved to Devon throughout lockdown to reside together with her grandmother. Just earlier than her dying, she had returned from spending half-term in London, a spot certainly one of her pals in Tavistock stated she needed to maneuver again to.

Following her dying, an investigation was carried out by police which included speaking to her closest pals.

One good friend, Kacey’s finest good friend within the space, informed the courtroom that Kacey had informed her that she had bought aerosols to inhale for “a high” to make her really feel higher.

The good friend stated: “I don’t believe she would commit suicide. She had great plans and was positive about the future.”

Her finest good friend in London stated Kacey had been excited to be again within the metropolis however that she did not learn about her aerosol use.

In an announcement, Kacey’s grandmother Maggie Macmillan stated Kacey had been dwelling together with her since December 2020 and had not precipitated her any issues.

She stated: “She had a lovely time and seemed on top of the world when she came back. She clearly enjoyed being back with her friend. It must have been a stark contrast to Tavistock, a rural town.

“She stated earlier than it was boring for her and he or she had nothing to do. I think about it was the exact opposite of metropolis life for her.”

Describing Kacey’s mood before her death, Ms Macmillan said: “Nothing appeared to have modified. She appeared her typical glad self and was not low in temper or upset. The incident has left a gap within the centre of my life and I really feel in full shock.”

After she moved to Devon, Kacey was appointed a youth worker who she saw every two weeks. In a statement, the youth worker told how Kacey had been inspired to pursue a career in health and social care and learn sign language by her disabled sister.

They said: “She was mature past her years. She had lived a tough life and her mum had a tough life and was not getting the assist she wanted.

“I was very shocked to learn of her death. She never made any suicidal ideations to me and seemed to have a plan for life and was working very hard to achieve it. I feel it was a very tragic accident and a life cut too short.”

Recording a conclusion of unintended dying, assistant coroner Luisa Nicholson stated: “There is nothing in the evidence to suggest she inhaled aerosols as a means to end her life.

“Her dying was a really unlucky accident. The hazard of inhaling aerosols can’t be underestimated. I hope her dying was not in useless and serves as a warning to different children.”

“There is not any such factor as a secure excessive.”